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April 2, 2016
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I recently purchased a 1873 44-40 Winchester 3rd addition 24 inch barrel.. It has a heavy four piece Brass cleaning rod kit that the end screws off. Appears to have been used a lot. I have a 38-40 that also has a kit but it is made of all steal. The brass one has a what appears to be a mop end for a handle the steal one has a small round brass handle. I would guess the brass one is a aftermarket, maybe both are. Did Winchester make a brass cleaning rod?
May 2, 2009
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Jerry,
The only thing brass on the factory cleaning rod is the round end that is screwed on but some had a steel round end. The rods were all steel.
Bob
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May 23, 2009
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jerry thomas said
I recently purchased a 1873 44-40 Winchester 3rd addition 24 inch barrel.. It has a heavy four piece Brass cleaning rod kit that the end screws off. Appears to have been used a lot. I have a 38-40 that also has a kit but it is made of all steal. The brass one has a what appears to be a mop end for a handle the steal one has a small round brass handle. I would guess the brass one is a aftermarket, maybe both are. Did Winchester make a brass cleaning rod?
Can you post a picture of the brass one? I’m wondering if it for a different model or an all together different manufacturer’s rod.
Sincerely,
Maverick
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